Scrapbooking has been a newfound trend for the past couple of years. Not to say the activity was invented recently, as it has been around since the existence of printable items. We call it a newfound trend as the activity is recently being used extensively for content generation targeted towards specific groups of people. Scrapbooking is used for a therapeutic experience and in the form of ASMR. So if you consider yourself a kindred spirit who loves the peace and quiet one gets from bicycling aside a river or reading beneath a tree, the act of scrapbooking just might be for you! Following is a step-by-step guide to various kinds of scrapbooking to get you started!
Common Items for Scrapbooking
- Journal or scrapbook
- Decorative papers
- Glue or adhesive
- Scissors
- Markers, pens, or coloured pencils
- Stamps and ink pads
- Stickers and embellishments
Steps for Scrapbooking
Journal scrapbooking is a creative and personal way to document your thoughts, memories, and experiences. Here are some steps to help you get started with your journal scrapbooking:
1. Choose a Theme or Focus: The primary focus of any scrapbooking page is a theme. Pick a theme, be it vintage or girly pop, but stick to the theme throughout that particular page or the entire journal as per your need.
2. Select and Print Photos: Choose the photos you want to include in your scrapbook. Print them in the desired size and crop them if necessary.
3. Plan Your Layout: Before making any permanent commitments, Plan out your page in advance. Layout all your ideas on the scrapbook and figure out what goes and does go along.
4. Create Backgrounds: Use decorative papers to create interesting backgrounds for your pages. You can layer different papers, use borders, or create patterns.
5. Add Photos and Memorabilia: Arrange your photos and any memorabilia on the pages. Play around with different placements until you find a layout that you like.
6. Journaling: Write down your thoughts, memories, and reflections. Include dates, names, and any details you want to remember. You can handwrite or type your journal.
7. Embellish Your Pages: Add stickers, embellishments, and other decorative elements to enhance your pages. This could include washi tape, ribbon, or any other items that fit your theme.
8. Protect Your Pages: if you’re using original photos or other items, consider using protective sleeves or adhesive page protectors to preserve your work.
How To Make A Journal Scrapbook
The main focus of a journal is the writing. Journal scrapbooking is best suited for you if you’re a writer or a poet. After writing your thoughts you may decorate your pages with related images. Moreover, collect decorative papers, stickers, washi tape, and embellishments to adorn your sheets.
How To Make A Travel Journal Scrapbook
Travel Scrapbooking is perfect for you if you’ve just returned from a memorable trip. You might have a plethora of images waiting to be distributed on a travel-themed scrapbook. Make sure to place the images in the order of your trip, write down the dates and names of the places and a quick little accident that happened at the time. You must save photographs, ticket stubs, postcards, and other memorabilia from your trip.
How To Make A Digital Scrapbook
Scrapbooking can also be done digitally. Here are short steps for creating a digital scrapbook:
- Choose Software: Select digital scrapbooking software or a graphic design tool.
- Organize Photos: Gather and organize the photos you want to use.
- Create Canvas: Open a new document with the desired dimensions.
- Design Backgrounds: Choose or create backgrounds for your pages.
- Add Photos: Insert photos onto pages, arranging them visually.
- Include Text: Add text boxes for captions and journaling.
- Embellish: Use digital stickers, embellishments, and clip art.
- Experiment with Layouts: Play with different layouts for a visually appealing design.
- Proofread and Edit: Review and edit text for accuracy and clarity.
- Save and Export: Save your project and export the final version.
- Share or Print: Share online or print for a physical copy.
How To Make A Scrapbook Album
Album scrapbooking much like a travel scrapbook is a walk down memory lane. It is nostalgia and exports you to a different time in your life. Therefore for any album scrapbook remember to follow a theme and embellish the pages with stickers and colourful papers of the said theme. Follow a colour scheme and get started!
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Vaishnavi Srivastava is a learning writer, a keen researcher and a literature enthusiast. She is a Sub-editor at Abir Pothi.
